CORE (Nonprofit) Business Checking

A nonprofit checking account that works for you

Manage finances with a nonprofit banking account

Designed with nonprofit organizations in mind, CORE business checking accounts help put you in control so you can handle everyday expenses while earning interest. Explore more benefits available with a nonprofit checking account.

No set minimums

Never worry about maintaining a balance with a nonprofit checking account.

Charity checking

This account is ideal for estate accounts, as well as civic and religious groups.D

No monthly fees

Enroll in paperless statements to avoid the monthly feeD for a nonprofit bank account.

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Nonprofit Checking Account Pricing

Nonprofit banking like it should be

Open a nonprofit checking accountD and take advantage of no minimum balance and no maintenance fees.D

  • Free transactions up to 100 itemsD each monthD
  • Free coin and currency deposits up to $2,500 each monthD
  • Minimum opening deposit of $100
Nonprofit Banking Account Benefits

Unlock your nonprofit's potential

Get online and mobile access

Access Digital Banking for business from anywhere.

Earn interest

Earn interest on your daily collected nonprofit checking account balance.D

Visit any ATM or branch

Get unlimited use of any First Citizens ATM or branch in our network—for free.D

Business Digital Banking

Manage your business on the go

Manage your accounts from anywhere

Send and transfer money using ACH and wires

Receive account and security alerts

Learn more about business digital banking
Business Digital Banking

Manage your business on the go

Manage your accounts from anywhere

Business Digital Banking

Manage your business on the go

Send and transfer money using ACH and wires

Business Digital Banking

Manage your business on the go

Receive account and security alerts

Learn more about business digital banking
FAQ

People often ask us

A nonprofit bank account—or nonprofit checking account—is a type of account used by philanthropic organizations, religious groups and estate accounts. Organizations can use these accounts to conduct transactions.

You'll need to open a nonprofit checking account in person. To do so, you can find a branch near you.

Nonprofit Business Checking Insights

Grow your nonprofit

Banking

Find the Right Banking Partner for Your Nonprofit

Your nonprofit's bank should be a partner in pursuing your mission.
A community bank might provide more personalized support and might form deeper relationships with customers.
Banking

Tips for Choosing a Business Banking Partner

Consider these factors when deciding on a financial partner for your business banking needs.
By opening a business bank account, you'll also start a relationship with a bank to help you achieve different goals as your business grows.
Banking

The Benefits of Relationship Banking

Instead of treating customers as transactions, relationship banking focuses on individual service.
The key to success with relationship banking is a focus on the individual.

Account openings are subject to normal bank approval.

For a list of account details and fees, see our Disclosure of Products and Fees—Business Accounts and Services (PDF).

Service fees may be charged by the third-party ATM operator or owner, or by the network owner for transactions at non-First Citizens ATMs. For transactions initiated outside of the United States, the fee will be 3.00% of the transaction amount.

Paperless statements are required to avoid a paper statement fee.

Each item or transaction (other than non-PIN debit card transactions) which results in a debit or credit to the account is considered a separate "item," including each check, paper draft, deposit, item deposited, wire transfer, electronic withdrawal or transfer and PIN-based transaction.

Each item in excess of 100 per month is $0.50 per item.

CORE Business Checking may be set up to earn interest, when required. Interest is compounded daily and paid monthly.

Each additional $100 coin and currency deposited is $0.30 per $100.

Not open to any other businesses.

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